Central Alabama sees historic changes in leadership as new mayors are sworn in, including Ciara Smith in Anniston and Jennifer Andress in Homewood.

W ETUMPKA − An Elmore County tax increase to fund a range of county infrastructure improvements was soundly defeated in a special election Tuesday, according to incomplete, unofficial results.

Samantha Ingram said she’s unconcerned about the lawsuit or a ruling that could determine the fate of her tenure on the council.

Paul Finebaum, a household name for Alabama sports fans after decades of work as a columnist, radio show host, and regular on the SEC Network and ESPN, is considering a run for Tuberville’s seat and said this week he would make a decision soon.